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LK08 GYS

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,090 mi
Last recorded13,090 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 GYS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 13,090 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 12,620 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 12,403 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 12,314 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 12,314 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 11,744 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 11,369 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 11,369 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 10,714 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 8,918 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 8,918 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 8,918 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 8,894 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 8,624 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 8,624 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 8,231 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 8,231 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 7,931 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 7,931 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 25 Jul 2011 7,441 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 50?

Based on 2,352 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 23
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too low 15
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LK08 GYS is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 8,238 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa S 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK08 GYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK08 GYS registered?

LK08 GYS is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is LK08 GYS safe to buy?

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